$9
weeklyLet's Start Dancing - Joy-Exercise-Coordination-Balance - (Elements of Ballet)
Completed by 102 learners
Ages 5-8
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-9 learners per class
25 min
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Stretching and moving is encouraged on the daily basis. Listening to different styles of music: classical (!), jazz, kids, etc.Assessment
Teacher will carefully watch how steps performed and correct during lessonClass Experience
What will we do during lesson: develop locomotor skills, learn to balance on one foot, stretch, improve flexibility and muscle strength Structure of the lesson: 1. We will start with warming up activities, muscle stretching; body core workout; 2. Kids will learn positions of feet and arms in ballet; basic ballet movements like: plie (bending), tendu (leg stretching), releve (rising up on tiptoe), jumps 3. We will learn about dance space: personal and general area, directional (forward, backward, or diagonal movement), pathways (space created by movement of the dancer) 4. Creative dance: we will explore emotions, music tempo, energy levels and force 5. Kids will learn simple dance compositions 6. Conclusion of the lesson: learning curtsy In this class we dance with the soft toy. MY REFUND POLICY: I follow the Moderate Refund Policy. Once a month I can process a refund based on the special circumstances. I do offer dance classes which can be taken to make up for missed class: Character Dance, Floor Barre. There is an Outschool Happiness Guaranty program which families can address in certain cases. While per Outschool policy parents can not be seen on the screen, experience shows their presence in the room is very beneficial. Children in this age participate better when encouraged by adults. Some students like to dress up for my classes. However, please make sure that kids wear clothing that is comfortable for exercise. Wearing many layered clothes like a ballroom dress may be challenging for children. In case you can not open ZOOM to sign in, please refer to the Helpline option "Can not access the class". I open classroom several minutes prior to the start of the class to make sure my system works and assist to parents within my abilities. Ones class started, I am busy teaching and all questions should be forwarded to the Helpline :)
Learning Goals
Students will have very active 30 minutes; they will learn basic dance technique, work on balance, learn different steps, stretch, listen to beautiful music, creatively move. Participation in the class will teach kids discipline, will develop memory and other cognitive skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Lessons should be not only fun, but safe: students would need to wear comfortable clothing, dance in open safe space, wear either ballet shoes, or non slippery socks, or comfortable shoes. Kids should not be wearing long, many layered dresses, it will make their exercise difficult and uncomfortable.
Light warming up activity can be done prior to the lesson to prepare body for the exercise.
We will use soft toys as a prop (good to have 2).
Kids love to dance with props. If all kids have available, we will use: swimming noodle, diving ring (or similar by size and shape), hula hoop
Please prepare also red and blue color toys for using it when we learn: right/left
Supply List
Kids love to dance with props. If all kids have available, we will use: swimming noodle, diving ring (or similar by size and shape), hula-hoop, soft toy. Please prepare also any safe objects of red and blue color - we will use it to practice: right/left
External Resources
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About Me
Welcome! I’m passionate about bringing the joy of dance to students of all ages. I specialize in teaching preschoolers, beginners, and intermediate ballet using the Vaganova method.
My Background
I graduated from the prestigious “Young Muscovites” dance school in Moscow, where I was fortunate to train under renowned instructors from the Bolshoi Ballet and other esteemed dance companies like Moiseev Ballet and Beryozka. After two years as a professional dancer with the Moscow State Circus Ballet, I pursued a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at Moscow University, where I co-founded and coached the university’s dance group. I directed performances like “The Little Prince” and “Don Quixote,” nurturing my love for teaching.
In 1990, I relocated to the USA, where I discovered a vibrant dance community that allowed me to further refine my skills. My experience includes developing unique program for very young dancers, inclusive dance programs for students with special needs and creating classes for bilingual children.
When the world faced the challenges of COVID-19 in 2019, I pivoted to online teaching through the Outschool platform. Over the past four years, I've had the pleasure of guiding students from around the globe, helping them enhance their ballet skills and prepare for auditions—all from the comfort of their homes. My unique “Ballet Gymnastics” class, not commonly found in traditional schools, has empowered many students to excel
With generous permission of authors I am using the following music:
1. Songs written by Hap Palmer (great for various skills development)
2. Ballet class music performed by Jon Sarta, Nathan Fifield, Christopher Hobson
3. KIMBO EDUCATIONAL; songs from Rock 'N Roll Fitness Fun CD and All Time Favorite Dances
MY REFUND POLICY: I follow the Moderate Refund Policy. Once a month I can process a refund based on the special circumstances. I do offer dance classes which can be taken to make up for missed class: Character Dance, Floor Barre. There is an Outschool Happiness Guaranty program which families can address in certain cases.
Although my required amount of students for class is 2-3 students, I often run class for one. If you are considering to take my class, please introduce it to your friends and family.
Some students like to dress up for my classes. However, please make sure that kids wear clothing that is comfortable for exercise. Wearing many layered clothes like a ballroom dress may be challenging for children.
My ability to help with technical difficulties is limited especially once the class has started. If you are having challenges, please refer to the Helpline option "Cannot access the class."
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